Nemesio Yabut


Nemesio Isip Yabut is a Filipino politician and businessman who served as Mayor of Makati from 1972 until his death in 1986.

Early life and education

Nemesio Yabut was born on December 19, 1925 in Makati to Fabian Yabut and Irene Isip. He was the fourth of five children. His father was a soldier. He studied elementary at the Fort McKinley Elementary School, a school for the U.S. Army dependents. Fabian Yabut died ten years after his birth, and Yabut was moved to Guadalupe Nuevo Elementary School and he studied there.
When the World War II broke out, he helped his family by doing odd jobs. After the end of the war. Yabut wants to resume his education, but he is too poor to pay for this. He joined the Makati Police force as a sergeant.

Business career

Yabut formed the Guaranteed Commercial Delivery Services Inc. in 1959. This business was success, and in 1960, Yabut and his company won a bid for a warehouse in a pier zone.

Political career

In 1969, Yabut ran for congressman, but he lost in the race. Two years later, in 1971, he elected as mayor of Makati, and by the first day of 1972, he takes office in this position. He is the member of the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan.

Personal life

Yabut was married to Corrine Siddons, and they have seven children.

Death and legacy

On February 7, 1986, the day of the snap elections, Yabut became ill and he was admitted to a hospital in his municipality. He died at 1:30am on February 25, 1986. He was succeeded by Jejomar Binay as Officer-in-Charge two days later, on February 27, 1986.
The Guadalupe Nuevo Elementary School, where Yabut studied there, was renamed as Nemesio I. Yabut Elementary School. Nemesio I. Yabut Senior High School was founded in 2016.